B.Sc. Biological Sciences

Studies in Year 1 aim to develop a firm understanding of core topics such as cell biology, physiology, chemistry and mathematics, along with basic science skills. A feature of your first year is a series of tutorials with your academic adviser (a member of the teaching staff who is responsible for overseeing your academic progress). The tutorials are designed to help you to adjust to academic life at university and establish good study habits.

Year 2 and the final year allow you to expand your studies in both breadth and depth, and you can choose modules covering diverse topics, from biochemistry to clinical physiology, and from molecular biology of cancer to immunology. The topics are all supported by time spent in practicals, and you may wish to develop your scientific skills further by carrying out a research project with one of our staff members.

As courses are reviewed regularly, the module list you choose from may vary from that shown below.

Year 1

• Biology of Cells (double)
• Chemistry of Cells (double)
• Scientific Skills
• Professional and Experimental Skills

• Human Structure and Function (double)
• Introduction to Nutrition
• Exercise Physiology and Anatomy

• Advanced Topics in Cell Biology
• Biochemistry of Cell Function (double)
• Cellular Pathology
• Clinical Biochemistry and Pharmacology (double)
• Clinical Physiology
• Enterprise Skills for Life Scientists
• Evidence-Based Medicine and Diagnostics
• Haematology and Immunology
• Independent Study in Life Sciences
• Infection, Immunity and Immunology
• Integrated Physiology (double)
• Medical Physiology
• Microbiology
• Molecular Biology and Genetics (double)
• Molecular Biology of Cancer
• Molecular Medicine
• Project (double)
• Research Methods for Life Scientists
• Science and Humanity
• Special Study in Life Sciences
• Work Experience.

Work placements

We encourage our students to undertake a work placement - the experience will give you the competitive edge when you are applying for jobs.

Study abroad

Great opportunities to study or work abroad

You may be able to go on a European or international study exchange while you are at Brookes. Most exchanges take place in the second year.

• increasing your employability within an international market
• boosting your language skills
• building your confidence in adapting to new situations
• improving your knowledge of different cultures.

While on exchange you will have the opportunity to study for comparable courses, allowing you to gain credits which count towards your degree.

We have more than 100 partner universities around the world. Funding is available through the Erasmus scheme, and also via some international programmes such as the Santander Student Awards.